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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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